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- Phone: (510) 547-6442
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89.47%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
196FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,026Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Biomedical Engineering Degree
The biomedical engineering program at National University prepares students for careers in industrial, health care, academic, and government settings. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems. Program courses include: integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.
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National University
5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA
National University is a nonprofit private institution located in La Jolla, California and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. National University has a yearly student enrollment of around 16,000.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Services
The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at nu.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Biomedical Engineering program at National University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $84.17
- Average Annual Salary: $175070
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.33
- Average Annual Salary: $169160
Biomedical Engineers
Description
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, biomedical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 560
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.73
- Average Annual Salary: $107590
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 560
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.59
- Average Annual Salary: $105230
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants National University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help support students, National University may provide services to students including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work